Abbasid Architecture

Islamic architectural style from the Abbasid Caliphate (8th–13th centuries).

Overview

Developed in Iraq and beyond, blending Persian, Roman, and Byzantine influences with muqarnas.

Design Features

Features courtyard layouts, brick, and ornate stucco.

Architectural Connections

Influence and Legacy

Influenced Islamic architecture, seen in Imam Mosque.

Related Architects & Works

Abbasid Craftsmen (related architect), Great Mosque of Samarra (related building), Muqarnas (element), Medieval (period)